Intel Management Engine Interface
This utility installs the originally shipped version of the
Intel® Management Engine Interface.

This driver also resolves the yellow exclamation point error
that may appear in Device Manager next to "PCI Simple
Communications Controller" which indicates that a driver is not
installed for that device.

Intel Collaborative Processor Performance Control (CPPC) Driver
Update
This utility installs an updated version of the Intel®
Collaborative Processor Performance Control (CPPC) Driver
software and adds support for the Windows® 8.1 operating system.

UPDATE Intel Smart Connect Technology Update
This utility installs an updated version of the Intel® Smart
Connect Technology software to correct an issue where the
installation of the Intel Smart Connect Technology (iSCT)
software may fail when the date on the computer changes to June
24, 2014 or later.

This driver also resolves the yellow exclamation point error
that may appear in Device Manager next to Microsoft® in-box
driver "Microsoft Basic Display Adapter" which indicates that a
driver is not installed for that device.

UPDATE Intel HD Graphics Family Update
This utility installs an updated version of the Intel® HD
Graphics Family software to resolve an issue where capturing a
picture or video, the camera application freezes (stops
responding), or the error message, "There is something wrong with
the camera" is displayed.

UPDATE Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260 / Wireless-AC
7260 Update
This utility installs an updated version of the Intel® Dual Band
Wireless-N 7260 / Wireless-AC 7260 drivers to provide the
following improvements and resolution:

Improves Wireless LAN connectivity

Improves file transfer when using the Temporal Key
Integrity Protocol (TKIP) encryption for 802.11a or 802.11g
band connections

Resolves issues where the errors "Network Detected Error"
and "1018: No Internet connection available" appear in the
Intel Smart Connect Technology Event History, which prevents
the computer from connecting to the Access Point

UPDATE Intel Wireless LAN Update
This utility installs an updated version of the Intel® Wireless
LAN software to improve Wi-Fi Miracast performance and add
support for the Windows® 8.1 operating system.

UPDATE BIOS Update UtilityMust be installed before Windows 8.1 upgrade!
This utility installs an updated version of the BIOS software to
resolve an issue where the touch screen may not function after
logging off or switching to a different user account.

UPDATE BIOS Update UtilityMust be installed before Windows 8.1 update!
This utility installs an updated version of the BIOS to add
support for the Windows® 8.1 operating system and improve the
performance of the computer. This update also resolves the
following issues:

The Touch screen may not function after logging off or
switching to a different user account.

While the computer is in powered OFF mode (S5), the
computer automatically wakes up when the keyboard is detached.

When the battery capacity is below 30%, USB charged devices
may stop charging.

UPDATE VAIO Care Recovery Update
This utility installs an updated version of the VAIO Care™
Recovery software to resolve the following issues:

When using the "Create Recovery Media" and "Reinstall
applications and drivers" features on the VAIO Care 8.3"
application, the message "You need to install VAIO Care
Recovery to activate the create recovery media function. Would
you like to download and install it from VAIO Update?" is
displayed

The "Recover or maintain your system" feature is not
displayed after updating to VAIO Care 8.3

UPDATE Battery Calibration Diagnostic Updater
This utility installs an updated version of the Battery
Calibration Diagnostic Updater software to add the new "Battery
Capacity Calibration" feature to the "Advanced Diagnostics" of
the "VAIO Care™" application.

UPDATE VAIO Gesture Control Update Software
This utility installs an updated version of the VAIO® Gesture
Control software and adds support for the Windows® 8.1 operating
system. This update will also resolve the following issues:

Text displayed in the VAIO Gesture Control UI (User
Interface) overlaps when using certain languages.

The "Rear Camera" option has been removed from "Camera
Settings" in the VAIO Gesture Control Settings feature.

UPDATE VAIO Movie Creator Update
This utility installs an updated version of the VAIO® Movie
Creator software to resolve issues were the following messages
are displayed when launching the application:

UPDATE VAIO Image Optimizer Update
This utility installs an updated version of the VAIO® Image
Optimizer to resolve an issue where the VAIO Image Optimizer
interface is unusable when the screen DPI is set to 200%.

UPDATE PlayMemories Home Updater
This utility installs an updated version of the PlayMemories
Home™ software to resolve an issue where when launching
PlayMemories Home, the application may not complete the setup of
the initial settings.

UPDATE VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) iSCT Help Update
This utility installs the VAIO Care™ (Rescue Mode) iSCT Help
program to correct an issue where the installation of the Intel
Smart Connect Technology (iSCT) software may fail when the date
on the computer changes to June 24, 2014 or later.

UPDATE VAIO Care Update
This utility installs an updated version of the VAIO Care™
software to resolve an issue where the VAIO Care Desktop app is
unable to start from the VAIO Care Metro app by selecting the
"Need help? Launch Troubleshooting" tile. This update also adds
the following enhancements:

Adds support for an option that will allow the VAIO Care
app to launch the VAIO Care (Desktop) for any feature required
to run in the desktop environment

The Troubleshooting page has been updated to provide
additional quick links such as "Status Check" report,
"Diagnostics" Page, Regional "Online Support", Support URL's,
the "VAIO Manual", and "Troubleshooting"

The "VAIO Easy Connect" quick link icon has been moved to
the "Network & Wireless" page

VAIO Care Interface version 3.2 has been added to the VAIO
Care Desktop app to incorporate the latest features and bug
fixes

The Contact and Support page can now be dynamically updated

To check computer issues, the Solution Center feature has
been added to VAIO Care

"Safety Information" can now be viewed in VAIO Care

The "Troubleshooting" page has been moved to the "Solution
Center" page

UPDATE VAIO Care Performance Patch
This utility installs the VAIO Care™ Performance Patch software
to resolve an issue where the brightness cannot be adjusted after
the computer resumes from sleep mode.

VAIO Control Center Update
This utility installs an updated version of the VAIO® Control
Center software to resolve an issue where the USB charge does not
function when the computer is in the G3 mechanical off power
state.

UPDATE VAIO Control Center Update
This utility installs an updated version of the VAIO® Control
Center software to resolve the following issues:

The "View 3D via HDMI input" option located in VAIO Control
Center does not activate correctly

The camera remains on after closing a 3D application

A dialog message "Enabling Hybrid Sleep needs Intel Smart
Connect Technology to be disabled. Did you disable iSCT?" may
appear after the computer resumes from sleep mode while the
iSCT feature is enabled

The TouchPad settings from the VAIO Control Center utility
and the Synaptics® device settings may not sync correctly when
the computer resumes from sleep or hibernation state

Sony Firmware Extension Parser Device Patch
This utility installs an updated version of the Sony® Firmware
Extension Parser Device Patch to resolve the following error
message that may display after installing the graphics driver.
"This battery cannot be used correctly or does not set properly.
When [OK] is clicked, the computer will move to standby".

This driver also resolves the yellow exclamation point error
that may appear in Device Manager next to "Unknown Device"
which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.

Sony IR Remote Control Software
This utility installs the originally shipped version of the Sony®
IR Remote Control software.

This driver also resolves the yellow exclamation point error
that may appear in Device Manager next to "CP2104 USB to UART
Bridge Controller" which indicates that a driver is not
installed for that device.

Intel Collaborative Processor Performance Control (CPPC) Registry
Patch
This utility installs the originally shipped version of the
Intel® Collaborative Processor Performance Control (CPPC)Registry
Patch

UPDATE Rescue Data (x64) Update Program
This utility updates the Rescue Data software to resolve an issue
where the Rescue Data tool is not able to backup files if the
filename or the file path exceeds 260 characters. This update
also improves the performance of the Rescue Data Program.

UPDATE NFC (Near Field Communication) Registry Patch
Update
This utility installs an updated version of the NFC (Near Field
Communication) Registry Patch to resolve an issue where the NFC
device may not be recognized after the computer restarts or
resumes from sleep mode.